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'Students Eat More Fruits and Veggies at Schools

Could our children be choosing healthier menu items? That might just be the case.

By Staff Writer

'Sacramento Ban on Craft Beer

In the upswing of its Sacramento Craft Beer week, the city has some explaining to do.
'McDonald's Mighty Wings Return at Lower Price

McDonald's Mighty Wings have gone to the bargain bin.
'Chemical in Yoga Mats and Shoes Discovered in Nearly 500 Foods

When you bite into a piece of bread, you expect it to be made out of grains, yeast, eggs and other natural ingredients. What you're probably not expecting is to also be biting into a chemical that can be found in shoes and yoga mats.
'New FDA Food Labels May Fight Obesity

Food labels were long due for a makeover--and now they may be getting one. Nutrition labels are getting their first overhaul in nearly 20 years.
'Is it the Death Knell to the Bottomless Booze Brunch?

Little known law may end the beloved NYC endless booze brunch.
'Chefs’ Protest Brings Change to Glove Law

Legislation proposed to reveal the short-lived glove law in California. Pan pans glove law.
'Food Companies Making Less of a Mess in Poorer Nations

Oxfam study shows that many food companies are looking to reduce their impact on poorer nations.
'Call to Investigation Brought on by Horsemeat Scandal

Fraudulent foods are on the rise, and the Food Standards Agency seeks support from EU powers after the horsemeat scandal.
'Thai Rice Buying Scheme Backfires

Thai government’s scheme to grab votes causes huge debt.
'Michelle Obama Announces New Junk Food Rules for Schools

No advertising for sugary foods and drinks in schools under the Obama administrations new rules.
'Americans Trash 133 Billion Pounds of Food: A Waste of Vegetables and Meat

How much food do you throw away after a meal? It may be far more than you'd ever suspect. Researchers have estimated that food loss at the retail and consumer levels in the U.S. was at a staggering 133 billion pounds in 2010.
'McDonald's Considers Possibly Extending Breakfast Hours

McDonald's fans may have more time to enjoy the chain's breakfast menu.
'Taco Bell Reveals New Breakfast Menu for March 27 Debut

Taco Bell fans should get ready to "Wake Up and Live Más."
'Cheese Related Death and Illness Lead to Recall

CDC recalls cheese that caused outbreak of listeria.